Azalea - (Rhododendron) luteum

A beautiful azalea for the larger garden, Rhododendron luteum is a large, fast-growing, vigorous, deciduous shrub with an open, spreading habit and arching branches. The mid-green, rather oblong leaves turn rich shades of orange, red and purple in autumn. Sweetly scented, bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, 2”/5cm wide, cover the branches in May and June. Hardy, trouble-free and easy to grow. Gorgeous as an under planting for trees in a woodland garden, yellow azalea will tolerate full sun if the soil is reliably moist; apply a generous layer of mulch in spring to conserve moisture in the soil.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil, preferably moist
Position: Best in partial shade
Season of interest: Late spring to early summer, and autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: up to 13’ (4m) Spread: up to 13’ (4m)